i had never played a zelda game before this one, but i must say, none of them are as good as this one. the touch screen feature was good. i liked only using it, because it gives you more control over link than the control pad would. just be sure to calibrate your touch screen before you play it, otherwise, the ds might mistake an attack for walking, or other things could go wrong. the story was good, but i am not going to spoil the story, though, since the game came out....forever ago...i bet i dont even have to worry about spoiling the ending......all in all i liked the game, or what i've completed.